Trademark registration Thailand 2025: Complete Guide for Foreign‑Owned Businesses
- gentlelawlawfirm
- Jul 4, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 13, 2025
Trademark registration Thailand 2025 protects your brand identity and prevents others from claiming your mark in Thailand. Under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534, registration follows a first‑to‑file rule—first to file gets exclusive rights.
Why trademark registration Thailand 2025 matters
Foreign‑owned businesses in Thailand must secure trademark registration Thailand 2025 to prevent counterfeiters and avoid rebranding.
What can be registered?
Under the Trademark Act this includes words, logos, signatures, shapes, and in rare cases, sound marks. Marks deemed generic or immoral will be rejected.
Can foreigners file?
Yes. Foreigners may apply directly but must appoint a Thai‑based trademark agent. GENTLE LAW IBL offers full representation.
Trademark registration Thailand 2025 – detailed process
Search – Conduct comprehensive trademark search in Thailand’s DIP database
Filing – Submit TM1 form with mark specimen and goods/services list in Thai
Formal Examination – DIP checks formalities
Substantive Examination – DIP reviews distinctiveness and conflicts
Publication – Gazette publication for 60 days for opposition
Registration – If no disputes, mark registered for 10 years
Estimated timeline: 12–18 months.
Official fees for trademark registration Thailand 2025
Fee Item | Amount (THB) |
Filing fee (per class) | 1,000 |
Registration fee | 600 per item |
Agent service fee | 10,000–20,000+ |
Pitfalls in trademark registration Thailand 2025
Mistake | Risk |
Skipping search | Risk of rejection or legal challenges |
Using generic terms | Lower chance of approval |
Filing only in English | Translation errors delay applications |
Missing renewal after 10 years | Protection lapses |
Not using the mark actively | Could be cancelled after 3 years of non‑use |
Renewal, use, vs other protections
Validity: 10 years post-registration
Renewal must be filed within 90 days before expiry
Non-use for 3 years may lead to cancellation
Trademark ≠ company name ≠ domain rights
For stronger protection, register all three.
BOI and trademark considerations in 2025
BOI promotion does not grant IP rights but enables easier licensing and remittance. Keep royalties arm’s-length for tax compliance.
How GENTLE LAW IBL supports trademark registration Thailand 2025
Brand assessment and search
Full TM1 filing and DIP representation
Handling oppositions, monitoring, and renewals
Strategic IP structuring for foreign-owned businesses
We deliver transparent, legally sound, and complete trademark protection in Thailand. 📞 Ready to protect your brand in Thailand? Contact GENTLE LAW IBL today for a consultation.
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